Medical Repatriation between Lebanon and France
An accident or medical emergency during a trip to Lebanon, or the need to bring a patient to a French hospital: we organize the medical transport end to end.
Lebanon has deep historical, cultural and family ties with France, and a large community of dual nationals, expatriates and visitors travelling between Beirut and France. Repatriations concern accidents or acute illness during a trip, and transfers to a French hospital when the required specialty or intensive-care capacity is needed.
Our coordinating physician assesses each case together with the on-site medical team to determine the equipment required and the transport mode best suited to the patient's condition.
Common situations on this route
- Accident or acute illness during a family, business or tourist trip
- Hospital stay requiring transfer to a more complete facility in France
- Bringing a relative living in Lebanon closer to family
- Repatriation of a body after a death in Lebanon
Airports served
On the Lebanon side
- Beirut – Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
- Marseille Provence
- Lyon – Saint-Exupéry
Formalities & coordination
Overflight and landing clearances are arranged for every mission, and airspace and local security conditions are assessed before each flight, together with the receiving hospital and the patient's insurer or assistance company. These steps are anticipated as soon as a case is opened.
Our team can work directly with the patient's insurer or assistance company to arrange fast coverage — see our dedicated page for insurers and assistance companies.
Customs and consular formalities vary case by case and change over time. Our team confirms the exact documents required from the first contact.
Related services
Common questions about this route
Yes. Our desk is available 24/7. We assess the patient's condition with the local medical team, check the flight conditions and clearances, and organize the air ambulance as quickly as the situation allows.
It depends on the severity of the patient's condition and the distance: a midsize jet is generally suitable for this route, and a long-range jet may be used in some cases — our coordinating physician determines the most suitable aircraft.
A medical situation abroad can't wait.
Our coordinators are available right now — every day, at any hour.